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Idiopathic Gingival Fibromatosis
Prathibha Anand Nayak1, Ullal Anand Nayak2, Vishal Khandelwal3
1Reader, Department of Periodontics, Modern Dental College and Research Center, Airport Road, Gandhi Nagar Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|September 13, 2016
Summary
Idiopathic gingival fibromatosis, a rare hereditary condition, causes slow gingival enlargement due to increased connective tissue. Surgical removal and monitoring are key for managing this rare oral overgrowth.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
- Genetics
Background:
- Idiopathic gingival fibromatosis (IGF) is a rare, hereditary condition.
- It presents as a slow, non-hemorrhagic, fibrous enlargement of the gingiva.
- This enlargement results from an increase in submucosal connective tissue.
Observation:
- A case report details an 11-year-old female patient with generalized gingival enlargement.
- Clinical examination and patient history led to the diagnosis of IGF.
- The enlarged gingival tissue was surgically excised.
Findings:
- The surgical intervention aimed to restore periodontal health.
- Post-operative monitoring is crucial for assessing periodontal improvement.
- Surveillance for potential recurrence of gingival overgrowth is necessary.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis and surgical management of IGF.
- Regular follow-up is essential for long-term patient care.
- Understanding the hereditary nature aids in genetic counseling and family screening.
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